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Complete Skull X-ray Series

South Dakota rates for HCPCS 70260

This is a set of at least four X-ray images of the skull taken from different angles to give a complete view of the bones surrounding the brain. It's used to evaluate fractures, structural abnormalities, or other bone-related concerns affecting the skull. Multiple views help the doctor see areas that a single image might miss.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Complete Skull X-ray Series cost?

$75.86

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $75.86 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $52.48 to $91.20.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $76 · 10th to 90th $43 to $107
$50$100professional $76

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$60.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$131.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$93.33
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$316.23
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$107.15
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$295.12
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$104.71
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$40.74
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$67.61
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$91.20
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$60.26
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$87.10
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$28.84
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$60.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$114.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$37.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$70.79
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$89.13
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$26.30
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66

Where South Dakota sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Alaska than in Texas. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

South Dakota· 7th of 51

$75.86

AK $110TX $39.81

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.